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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm XP30 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm XP30

 H90 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm XP30 H90 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the H90.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H90 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony H90
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Sony H90
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 290 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $230